PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
- 3 COURSES
- 100% ONLINE
- ENROLLING MONTHLY
- 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS
Project success starts here.
Drive project success and organizational efficiency by mastering the fundamentals of project management. The Certificate in Project Management from Villanova equips you with the essential skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Learn industry best practices, from project initiation to close, while gaining hands-on experience. Led by expert industry practitioners, you'll learn to optimize resources, mitigate risks and achieve project deliverables.
Successful completion of this certificate can help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam.
As a bonus, you're also eligible to take Villanova's PMP® Exam Prep online or in person course for $250.*
*A cost savings of over $1,000.
Villanova University is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner (ATP).
LEARNED SKILLS
- Project planning
- Risk management and mitigation
- Problem-solving
- Scheduling and reporting
- Cost control
- Team building strategies
- Procurement planning
- Resource allocation
- Quality assurance and control
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Financial analysis
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
- Those looking to excel in organizational efficiency and project success at any stage in their career.
- Career professionals looking to streamline processes, enhance communication strategies and improve customer service in any industry.
- Individuals seeking a strategic career advantage by developing the skills to lead and manage complex initiatives, optimize resources and mitigate risks.
- Professionals focused on delivering favorable project outcomes.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
25,000,000
project leaders are needed to meet global demands by 2030
$98K
Median salary for a Project Management Specialist
68,000
Project management job openings each year
According to the Project Management Institute and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Principles + Practice Learning Model
An innovative and unique model of learning, Villanova’s Principles and Practice Model provides students the utmost flexibility.
Principles is the foundation of each course, fully asynchronous, providing students with the essential information they need to expand their skill sets and increase their expertise.
Practice is designed to build upon Principles to enhance student learning through collaboration and practical application. Weekly, faculty-led live class sessions complement the asynchronous coursework and enable students to participate in a rich learning environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful disagreement, crucial skills for personal and professional growth.
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
3 courses
6 weeks per course
12.5 hours per week
18 WEEKS
$6,285 $5,342.65
(15% program savings applied)
SINGLE
COURSE
Each single course is made up of a Principles asynchronous microcourse and a Practice live microcourse. You can complete the microcourses simultaneously with the Fast Track option, or consecutively for the Flex Track option.
Fast Track
6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Flex Track
12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
$2,095 $1,885.50
(10% course bundle savings applied)
MICRO
COURSE
The Principles microcourse offers the lowest cost investment and a fully asynchronous experience. You must complete the Principles microcourse if you choose to enroll in the corresponding Practice microcourse.
6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Principles | $800
Practice | $1,295
Project Management Fundamentals
An introduction to core project management tools and techniques including planning and scheduling, communication and collaboration, risk management, quality management, monitoring and control and more.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Applied Project Management
This course explores how leadership, team dynamics and soft skills enhance project management core competencies and overall project performance.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Project Management Capstone
Course Description Students in this course will continue learning from real-world examples and case studies to build on and develop their project management knowledge and skills. They will explore content addressed in the latest edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide).
Prerequisite: Applied Project Management.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Mastering Project Management
This course will teach advanced skills and competencies related to leading successful teams and projects.
Textbook purchase required.
Prerequisite: Applied Project Management
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Introduction to Agile and Scrum
An overview of agile and scrum techniques for project management including common industry tools and practices.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Strategic Leadership
Develop a toolkit to become a highly productive and inspiring leader of tomorrow. Create an organization that values learning, promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation and welcomes change.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
For those who are enrolled or who have completed the PM Certificate Program, the PMP Exam Prep Course can be purchased additionally at a significant discount.
PMP® Exam Prep
PMP® Exam Preparation is a course designed for experienced project managers to enhance their knowledge of and skills in the field. Villanova is a Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner (ATP). Course content includes the five process groups and 10 knowledge areas addressed in the latest edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
Online and in-person options available.
Choose the model that is right for you:
- 15% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge for each course completed
- Certificate upon program completion
- 10% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
- 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework
CREDENTIALS
Earn Badges. Get Noticed.
Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of the required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.
THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE
The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.
GET IN TOUCH
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To enroll in the online Project Management certificate in February 2025 or later, continue on this webpage.
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